Robert Stanley Santek
Robert Stanley “Bob” Santek, 58, of Washington, died Sunday, September 2, 2018, in Donnell House, Washington, following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born May 14, 1960, to the late Robert Sr. and Joyce Thompson Santek.
He was a graduate of Washington High School and received his associate’s degree in heating, ventilation and air conditioning at Penn Commercial at the age of 50. He was self-employed, performing HVAC, carpentry and maintenance work.
He was a member of Ruff Creek Baptist Church. He loved his Lord and spending time reading his Bible.
He was an avid disc golf player for Washington Disc Golf Alliance of North Strabane and a member of Professional Disc Golf Association. He liked to go fishing and was a bargain shopper. Bob loved a good joke but could never tell it again. He liked to vape while hanging out. He enjoyed ice cream and Vernors ginger ale.
Most importantly, he loved his family. He cherished his wife and children while spending time with them.
He was very passionate about everything he did, from helping others to being a friend.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth M. Hutter Santek, whom he married May 17, 1995; seven children, James Montgomery of State College, Kimberly Seibert (Kevin Nixon), Tammy Montgomery (Josh Grim), Michael Montgomery (Andrea Lysinger), Kelley Shuba (Joey), Bobbi Santek and Jasper Santek, all of Washington; 12 grandchildren, Madison Anderson, Mason Montgomery, Lily Montgomery, Kelli Spence, Sean Taylor, Dalen Seibert, Laci Seibert, Alexis Fox, Robert Stanley Grim, Gabriel Montgomery, Malachi Shuba and Eden Shuba; two great-grandchildren, Baxton Kopp and Gavin Stewart; four sisters, Jo Blakeslee (Jeff) of Claysville, Terry Bartley of Ohio, Tina Brooks (Rich) of Ohio and Tonya Dailey of McKees Rocks; brother John Santek (Carole) of Washington; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are grandchild Elijah Montgomery and sister Cindy Velardo.
Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the time of funeral service, Thursday, September 6, in Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street, Washington, with Pastor Bruce Graff officiating. Interment will follow in Washington Cemetery.
A guest book may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com.